Fruit & Vegetable Inspector

About the job

Are you an experienced Fruit & Vegetable Inspector looking for something new that you can make your own? Come see what’s on offer with us here at the JH Leavy, Brisbane.

About the role

This role in Rocklea, servicing the Brisbane Markets, in a great organisation with strong family values within a fast-growing horticultural business. JH Leavy is part of the Darling Group, a creation of the Darling family with over 30 years of work and investment in an integrated (from farm to market) international horticulture business.

You’ll provide expert advice and support to each of the individual Warehouse Managers in their day-to-day post harvesting operations.

 As our Fruit & Vegetable Inspector, you’ll also focus on a few other areas including but not limited to:

·      examining imported fruit and vegetables and making quarantine arrangements.

·      auditing and monitoring quality procedures to ensure compliance with required standards.

·      testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity.

·      advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products.

·      ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles.

·      Commit to following all Health & Safety policies & procedures 100%.

So, Who Are You & What Is Your Profile?

You’ll be able to show us success in your career to date with previous experience, you’ll hold AQF associate degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).  You'll learn a great deal about the industry from us, yet you'll also teach us a thing or two... so you've got to have heart, you've got to have passion, you've got to want to grow ... and you've got to want to help others do the same…being fearless and intuitive will help.

You’d describe yourself as being enthusiastic, optimistic, and friendly, yet also confident, determined and decisive you’ll be an effective awesome communicator who listens well, you’re resilient and results driven. You’ll know about the produce industry and be able to educate, advising and providing information on Fruit and Vegetable inspection standards.  You’ll also contribute across the business and to our long-term planning with your professional expertise and advice.

You'd better hurry because we're on a fast track and we're looking for runners. If you can see yourself in this position, email your Cover letter & CV today to Angie Lund, Group Manager – People *****@darlinggroup.co.nz

Salary is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 for 38 hours worked under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year